At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 298
167
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
96%+46.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Compass Academy is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota. The school enrolls 167 students. It is part of the New Century School district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
167 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictNew Century School
County27053
CityBLOOMINGTON
ZIP55420
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270041012835
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment167
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.